This column highlights the performances of 2-year-old maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more likely to…
Godolphin, with Sheikh Mohammed at the center of the huddle, squared up against Amo Racing as a well-related son of Sea The Stars fetched 3.7 million guineas (US$5,205,900, 1 guinea=US$1.41) midway through the Oct. 7 opening session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. Amo principal Kia Joorabchian was back in his usual position…
Due to an injury sustained in training, WinStar Farm and CHC Inc.’s multiple grade 1 winner Patch Adams will not be competing in the Breeders’ Cup as planned and has been retired to WinStar Farm for the 2026 breeding season. A stud fee will be announced later. “Patch Adams had a straightforward lateral condylar fracture…
Determined Stables’ Matt Dorman is trying to accomplish two things at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. He’s working to build up his racing operation, but also create a pipeline of fillies to supply his broodmare band. In a matter of eight lots, Dorman committed nearly $1.9 million on three fillies to supercharge the American purchasing…
Woodbine Entertainment presented Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a $20,000 donation at the 5th annual Woodbine Aftercare Day on Saturday, October 4. Through its philanthropic branch Woodbine Cares, Woodbine Entertainment has enhanced its already standing commitment to investing in equine welfare and aftercare initiatives to help foster a prosperous and vibrant future for horse racing. …
Keeneland has announced that a 25% ownership interest in Bentornato , a leading candidate for the Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) and earner of more than $1.2 million, will be offered at the second edition of the Keeneland Championship Sale, to be held in the Del Mar paddock Oct. 29, two days before the Breeders’…
Blue Star Racing announced Oct. 6 a partnership with Whispering Oaks Farm to stand Louisiana’s leading freshman sire Rushie in 2026. Rushie, an 8-year-old son of Liam’s Map , has been standing at Blue Star Racing’s farm since 2023, one year after entering stud in Florida. He stood for $4,000 this year. “We’re excited to partner…
A rundown of this week’s television, streaming, and radio horse racing coverage as compiled by America’s Best Racing: Stakes Race Schedule Stakes Date Post Time Channel(s) Sycamore Stakes Oct. 10 5:16…
With the $800,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T) on her radar at Keeneland Oct. 11, George Messina and Michael Lee’s Fionn has the opportunity to be anointed as royalty in the 3-year-old turf filly division. Nearly unstoppable this year, the Twirling Candy filly has won five of six starts while earning over $1.7 million throughout…
Last fall, Thorpedo Anna won the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) en route to later being honored as Horse of the Year. But the 2025 Horse of the Year honor seems more likely to go to a participant in the Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar, suggested by five Classic hopefuls leading the latest…
